ELR 22

[Allen in MT]

Putting something together for a shooter from 25 out to 300-400+ yds. For stability and accuracy which would be a better barrel length 16 or 21".
thanks

 

[Pvt.Donut]

Look over this thread https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/optimal-22lr-barrel-length.7007785/

 

[JBattles]

CZ 457 with the 16.5 barrel hasn't caused any issues for me to 500. Running out of elevation in the turrets and having to hold over is more frustrating to me than the barrel length.

 

[Swaim13]

Honestly, either will work. I would recommend the longer of the two to slow the bullet down and keep you out of the transonic area as much as possible. If you are just field or bench shooting, it wont matter that its longer. If you are doing PRS style matches the shorter length helps you get in and out of barricades.